Tag: Crypto

a16z raises $2.2B for Crypto Fund 5, backing startups in stablecoins, onchain markets, AI agents, and blockchain infrastructure. The post a16z crypto raises $2.2B as firm bets on stablecoins, AI agents, and tokenized markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Legacy financial systems face pressure as tokenization and real-time trading push markets toward always-on, automated infrastructure, panelists at Consensus in Miami said on Tuesday....

Ripple’s former CTO David Schwartz pushed back against the idea that he is a committed long-term XRP holder, saying in a series of X posts that Ripple stock, not XRP, now represents his main exposure to the crypto sector. The comments matter because Schwartz remains one of the most...

U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday, with major indexes gaining and AI‑linked storage names outperforming, even as PayPal sank about 10% after disappointing profit guidance. According to CoinDesk, State Street and Galaxy have rolled out SWEEP, a “tokenized private liquidity fund”…...

The US and Bahrain’s UN-backed initiative may stabilize Hormuz, enhancing maritime security and potentially easing geopolitical tensions. The post US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz maritime coalition appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Pakistan’s mediation in US-Iran talks could enhance regional stability, influencing geopolitical dynamics and market confidence positively. The post Pakistan mediates US-Iran ceasefire talks, sees progress appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Increased U.S. military presence in the Strait of Hormuz may heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and trade stability. The post US launches Project Freedom to secure Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

SC Ventures’ investment in GSR signals growing institutional confidence in digital assets, potentially accelerating mainstream crypto adoption. The post StanChart VC arm invests in crypto firm GSR at $1 billion-plus value appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

All that matters for bitcoin’s value proposition is fiat liquidity, said Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, at Consensus Miami 2026....

Jacob Smagula previously worked on the government affairs team at bitcoin mining company MARA and is currently on the policy team at the DeFi Education Fund....